Civil Engineer resume example

Civil Engineer resume example from Ottawa: P.Eng., 9 years in municipal infrastructure, $85M of road and watermain projects, 30% faster permit approvals.

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Priyanka Raghunathan

Civil Engineer, P.Eng. | Municipal Infrastructure, Roads and Watermains | Project Delivery

Ottawa, ON9 years of experience

Summary

Professional engineer with 9 years designing and delivering municipal roads, watermains and stormwater systems. Leads projects from preliminary design through tender and construction, works closely with city staff and contractors, and keeps public consultation clear. Experienced with Civil 3D, hydraulic modelling and Ontario standards.

Experience

Project EngineerMay 2021 - Present

Rideau Valley Engineering Group

  • Lead design and contract administration on 11 road and watermain reconstruction projects worth $85M in total.
  • Cut average time to municipal approval by about 30% by holding design review meetings with city staff at 30% and 60% design.
  • Designed stormwater management for 4 subdivisions, meeting quantity and quality targets with no resubmission.
  • Manage construction change orders within 4% of tender value on projects up to $14M.
  • Mentor 3 EITs and review their drawings before release.
Engineer-in-Training, then Design EngineerSep 2017 - Apr 2021

Carleton Infrastructure Consultants

  • Prepared Civil 3D designs and tender drawings for 20+ municipal projects.
  • Built a water distribution model for a town of 18,000 that identified 6 km of undersized mains for replacement.
  • Inspected construction on site for 3 summers, logging daily reports and quantities.

Skills

  • Municipal Infrastructure Design
  • Roads and Watermains
  • Stormwater Management
  • Civil 3D
  • Hydraulic Modelling (WaterCAD, PCSWMM)
  • Contract Administration
  • Tender Preparation
  • Cost Estimating
  • Public Consultation
  • OPSS and OPSD Standards

Certifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Engineers Ontario, 2021
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Working at Heights, Ontario

Education

BASc in Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa, 2017

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What hiring managers check first

Licence and stage

P.Eng., PE or EIT status sets what you can sign. Put it at the top.

Project types and values

Roads, water, structures or land development: say which, and the size of what you led.

Design through construction

Employers value engineers who have seen their designs built. Show contract administration or site time.

Approvals and stakeholders

Municipal and public work runs on approvals and consultation. Show you manage them well.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Civil Engineer
  • P.Eng.
  • Municipal Infrastructure
  • Road Reconstruction
  • Watermain
  • Stormwater Management
  • Civil 3D
  • Hydraulic Modelling
  • Contract Administration
  • Tender
  • Cost Estimating
  • OPSS
  • Public Consultation

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. Listing projects without your role

    A list of project names says nothing about what you did. State your role and the outcome.

  2. Ignoring cost and schedule

    Change order percentages and approval times show project control.

  3. Burying the licence

    Many postings require licensure. Make it visible.

Questions

How long should a civil engineer resume be?
Two pages is common for engineers with a few years of projects; one page for new graduates.
Should I include a project list?
Yes, a short list of key projects with your role, value and dates, either in the experience section or as an appendix.
Do I need to be licensed to apply for senior roles?
Usually, yes, because senior engineers seal drawings. If you are close to licensure, say when you expect it.

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